Rich and indulgent Bailey’s fudge made with only 4 ingredients has the perfect balance of chocolate and Irish cream flavor that melts in your mouth. No cooking is required, just a microwave!
Why this recipe works
This Bailey’s fudge recipe is very straightforward to make. Mix, pour, and refrigerate for the best-ever spiked chocolate fudge, that’s it! You only need four ingredients to get started including chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, Bailey’s Irish cream, and vanilla extract. There is no harsh bite in this recipe, even with the use of a liqueur. It’s creamy, smooth, and incredibly decadent exactly how a good fudge recipe should be.
There are multiple different ways to make Bailey’s fudge. Dress it up for St. Patrick’s Day with festive sprinkles like we did in our Baileys Irish Cream chocolate fudge or keep it simple with this recipe and garnish with a dash of sea salt.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions
CHOCOLATE – We opted for milk chocolate chips which makes the fudge even creamier. Feel free to use dark chocolate, semi-sweet chips, or your favorite combination of the three.
SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK – Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk not evaporated milk, there is a big difference between the two! Sweetened condensed milk is the key to the creamy, dense consistency.
How to Make 4 Ingredient Baileys Fudge
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk.
- Heat for 30 seconds and stir well for 30 seconds to dissolve the chocolate chips. You may need to reheat for another 20 seconds to fully melt the chocolate chips.
- Once the mixture is smooth, add in the Baileys and optional vanilla.
- Fold the fudge mixture out into the loaf pan and smooth flat with your spatula.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Pop the parchment paper out of the loaf pan and cut the Baileys fudge into 1 inch squares. Store in a sealed container.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
Store your Bailey’s fudge in an air-tight container or ziptop bag kept at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also store it in the refrigerator to extend its life to 3-4 weeks.
Yes, you can freeze this fudge! To do so, wrap the fudge individually (or whole) in plastic wrap and place inside a large freezer bag or air-tight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
4 ingredient Bailey’s fudge makes a sweet edible gift during the holidays. Wrap the fudge in cellophane baggies tied with a ribbon for gift-giving.
Optionally garnish the fudge with flakey sea salt, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or drizzle with melted chocolate. You can even pop the fudge into a glass of Bailey’s to dissolve for a rich cocktail experience. Enjoy the fudge chilled or at room temperature, it’s up to you!
More Fudge Recipes
- Chocolate Freezer Fudge
- Chocolate Walnut Fudge
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
- White Chocolate Cranberry Fudge
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Bailey’s Fudge
IMPORTANT – There are often Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!
Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup Bailey's Irish cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Things You’ll Need
Before You Begin
- The smaller the loaf pan you use, the thicker your fudge will be. Similarily, the larger the loaf pan used, the thinner it will be.
- We opted for milk chocolate chips which makes the fudge even creamier. Feel free to use dark chocolate, semi-sweet chips, or your favorite combination of the three.
- Be sure to use sweetened condensed milk not evaporated milk, there is a big difference between the two. Sweetened condensed milk is the key to the creamy, dense consistency.
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and add the sweetened condensed milk.
- Heat for 30 seconds and stir well for 30 seconds to dissolve the chocolate chips. You may need to reheat for another 20 seconds to fully melt the chocolate chips.
- Once the mixture is smooth, add in the Bailey’s and optional vanilla.
- Fold the fudge mixture out into the loaf pan and smooth flat with your spatula.
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Pop the parchment paper out of the loaf pan and cut the Bailey’s fudge into 1 inch squares. Store in a sealed container.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- Store Bailey’s fudge in an air-tight container or ziptop bag kept at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also store it in the refrigerator to extend its life to 3-4 weeks.
- Freezing – wrap the fudge individually (or whole) in plastic wrap and place inside a large freezer bag or air-tight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
This post originally appeared here on Jan 29, 2017 and has since been updated with new photos and expert tips.
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Lesley says
I have never made fudge before, but this was so easy and totally delicious. Thank you 🥰
Arlene says
What is Bailey’s?
Amanda Formaro says
Irish Cream liqueur
Sara | Life's Little Sweets says
Oh, yum, I have to try this version!